Job Description
Summary
The Electrical Technologist will assist senior designers with various aspects of industrial building electrical and process power design. This role requires a solid understanding of electrical engineering practices and theories. Responsibilities will include working in our offices and conducting on-site consultations as required by clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare substation plans, electrical equipment arrangements, lighting layouts, and HV and LV single line diagrams.
- Provide electrical calculations such as volt-drop, illumination levels, distribution transformer sizing, and panel loading.
- Prepare and review contract documentation.
- Develop and prepare electrical specifications as required (project specific).
- Utilize computer-aided-design (CAD) software like AutoCAD and building-information-modeling (BIM) software like Revit.
- Identify, analyze, and resolve problems.
- Create technical reports, documentation, low and medium voltage calculations, and sketches.
- Maintain up-to-date electrical engineering knowledge and stay current with industry trends and best practices.
Essential Skills and Qualifications
- Intermediate proficiency with current versions of AutoCAD and Revit.
- Advanced knowledge of Canadian electrical standards and the Ontario Electrical Safety Code.
- Deep understanding of engineering principles and procedures.
- Must have own transportation and a willingness to travel.
Education and Experience
- Completion of a College or University diploma or degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a computer-aided drafting setting focused on electrical engineering.
- Experience designing HV substations, MV, and LV distribution systems.
- Experience with fire alarms, lighting, and emergency power generation preferred.
- Experience with power/control of mechanical systems, including HVAC.
- Certified or working towards certification with a provincial professional association for engineering technicians and technologists, such as OACETT.
- Previous experience in the Agri-food, beverage, and/or pharmaceutical industries is considered an asset.
Successful candidates will demonstrate:
- Initiative and judgment in applying standard procedures and problem-solving.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and conflicting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong customer service skills, including presenting ideas and effective verbal and written communication.
- Understanding and ability in the detailed design of electrical systems.
- Extensive knowledge in producing high-quality electrical drawings and documents.
- Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
- Proficiency in performing key responsibilities with minimal direction and oversight.
- Willingness to learn and train others.
- Ability to work in a high-performance environment, interact professionally with customers, and willingness to travel primarily within Ontario for projects.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00-$85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company events
* Dental care
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Paid time off
* Vision care
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
* Do you have advanced knowledge of Canadian electrical standards and the Ontario Electrical Safety Code?
Experience:
* designing HV substations, MV, and LV distribution systems: 1 year (preferred)
* with fire alarms, lighting, and emergency power generation: 1 year (preferred)
* power/control of mechanical systems, including HVAC: 1 year (preferred)
* in the Agri-food, beverage: 1 year (preferred)
* highly regulated industry: 1 year (preferred)
* computer-aided drafting setting: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* OACETT (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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